HB2492

NEWBORN SAFETY DEVICE

Introduced·2/3/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2492 mandates the installation of newborn safety devices at designated hospitals, fire stations, emergency medical facilities, and police.

HB2492 amends the Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act to require the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to identify and install newborn safety devices at selected facilities. These devices must be accessible from outside, lock after use, and notify authorities immediately. Facilities must post signs informing the public about the devices. The Department will award grants to cover installation and maintenance costs, though participation is voluntary.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

Mar 25

8:00 AM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 19

House

To Constitutional & Family Law Subcommittee

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee